Advancing molecular bioscience

#Talkfest & Science Question Time

Its been a busy period for our Policy Team in recent weeks as they held a series of events.

The second Science Question Time on took place at Imperial College, London and focused on science education is Schools. The event featured a panel of CaSE Assistant Director Hilary Leevers, Michael Reiss, Alom Shaha, and was chaired by Alice Bell. The discussion touched on topics including free schools, creationism, ‘how science works’, and continuing professional development. You can read reviews and listen to the podcast.

Following that was Science Blogging Talkfest, a panel discussion on diversity in science blogging. Panelists included Hannah Devlin (The Times), Heather Mendick (Goldsmiths), Martin Robbins (Lay Scientist and Guardian blog) and Jenny Rohn (Lablit) You can read reviews and listen to the podcast.

If you’re interested in future science policy events, keep track of what our Policy Team have coming up on the Biochemical Society website.